The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) is the central coordinating and support organization for a highly regarded cluster of seven independent colleges known as The Claremont Colleges. TCCS, with about 300 staff members, provides exceptional shared services to 9,000 students, and almost 3,600 faculty and staff. TCCS staff work in both student-facing services as well as administrative and operational services. Our numerous departments are located throughout The Claremont Colleges campus in the beautiful city of Claremont, California.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Working under general supervision, the Plumber position performs a full range of skilled plumbing and heating services, including installing, repairing, modifying, inspection, and maintaining heating and plumbing systems for water, sewage, and gas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following are the essential duties and responsibilities the incumbent must be able to perform.
Plumbing (80%)
1. Diagnose defects in and perform maintenance on heating, water, gas, and drainage systems.
2. Repair or replace plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, water heaters, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, water softeners, etc.
3. Mend or replace burst or leaky pipes and open clogged drains.
4. Measure, cut, thread, bend, and install pipe and pipe fittings.
5. Adjust and repair gas burners on boilers, furnaces, ranges, water heaters, etc.
6. Test pipe systems by filling with water or gas and inspecting for leaks.
7. Determine the methods and sequence of operations to install, repair, or modify plumbing systems in conformity with state, local, and insurance codes and specifications.
8. Work from blueprints, diagrams, sketches, manufacturer's data, and written or oral instructions to install minor plumbing systems and/or equipment.
9. Install new fire sprinkler systems.
10. Repair and maintain backflow devices.
11. Maintain an organized and safe work environment.
Plumbing Shop Support (20%)
1. Operate as lead journeyman on large projects. Layout and coordinate work performance of the trade using blueprints, sketches, shop drawings, specifications, and related technical data.
2. Maintain as-built drawings of work undertaken to depict actual construction variances from design drawings.
3. Assist in preparing materials take-offs and labor estimates from blueprints and/or general guidance.
4. Train other tradesmen in the skills of the trade.
5. Remain up to date with regulatory and safety requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Work Hours: The regular hours for this full-time position are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Will be added to on-call rotation to include weekends. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications: The following qualifications are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed below.
Education: High school diploma or the equivalent in a combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience: At least four (4) years of experience demonstrating the ability to apply the techniques of the trade.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, determine linear measurements, compute areas and volumes of conventional shapes and forms, and compute approximate weight of objects. Fluent English language skills, including ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write. Ability to climb ladders, crawl in attics and under buildings, lift and carry heavy equipment, bend, stoop, work from heights, and work in uncomfortable positions. Ability to work productively and effectively without continuous supervision. Be available for overtime work and to be on-call. Be able to wear protective clothing and equipment as required by the tasks being performed. Be able to work in a safe manner, follow proper procedures, and comply with Cal/OSHA and OSHA requirements as applicable to work. Basic skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Effective and professional communication skills with a diverse population of team members, contract personnel, and other internal and external contacts. Present a neat and professional appearance and be capable of performing all tasks and presenting oneself in a manner that reflects favorably on CFS and TCCS, and of promoting the interests of these organizations throughout The Claremont Colleges and TCCS.
Other: Los Angeles County Certification for backflow preventers and/or receive Certification after first year.
A valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to TCC's automobile liability insurance provider.
Preferred Qualifications: The following qualifications are preferred:
Working experience with hydronic heating systems.
COMPENSATION
Pay: The hourly salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position, between $30- $32 per hour.
Benefits: This position is eligible for our employment benefits package including:
medical, dental, vision,
10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required),
group life insurance,
generous time off,
professional development funds,
discounts for mobile plans, software, and entertainment,
access to fitness facilities,
and more!
Disclaimer:This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.
Equal Opportunity Employer: TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim to have the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin or ancestry, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), military or veteran status, and status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.
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The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and Claremont University Consortium, which provides shared institutional support services, is reminiscent of the Oxford-Cambridge model. The undergraduate colleges include Pomona College, Scripps College, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, and Pitzer College. The two graduate institutions include Claremont Graduate University and Keck Graduate Institute.